A Council’s Work Is Never Done

Agenda features budget, the future of AE, and a whole lotta housing

"...aspects of the proposed city budget: from capital budget water projects through various changing fees to the overall budget..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

MoPac and the Expensive Mess That Never Ends

Engineering company renovating the beleaguered stretch of highway gets bought out

"...its March 31 quarterly report that its disruption of Austin's westside commute was "approximately 75% complete." The delays have..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Braden Maccke

Council: Take a Deep Breath

Final spring session enters July break on a run

"...want to comment. Items 2 and 3 reflect ongoing Austin Energy priorities: Item 2 would authorize negotiation to buy..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101

"...proposed budget, including proposed increases in property taxes and utility rates. 4pm. Council chambers, 301 W. Second. www.cityofaustin.org...."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 5/26/10

Get yer council preview right here!

"...Meeting highlights for council's Thursday, May 27, 2010 session:..."

May 26, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Strayhorn the Populist

Ex-mayor visits City Hall, blazing another nuclear trail

"...City Council chambers last week to oppose adoption of Austin Energy's Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan, the renewables-boosting..."

April 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Travis County: Yes, we have elections ...

What you'll find on those ballots just outside of town

"...County there's also a whole slate of council, municipal utility district, and school district board elections, plus a few..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

News from beneath the pink granite dome

"...This would include the ambitious companion bills filed by Austin Rep. Mark Strama and Houston Sen. Rodney Ellis, which..."

March 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

News and happening from Austin and beyond

"...– Austin Mayor Will WynnHeadlines..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...Friday afternoon for a nonpartisan GOTV walk led by Austin Interfaith, voting is as much about building a community..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Often, when adolescents rebel against..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...On March 4, the Austin American-Statesman published an op-ed article by Sheldon Landsberger, professor..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

Former City Forester Charges Harassment, Sex Bias at PARD

Susan Murray alleges her career as Austin's urban forester fell apart after she complained about her boss' conduct.

"...in federal court against Soeur and the city of Austin alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation. Soeur filed..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Road Rage

The Barton Springs Road project has encountered more than few speed bumps

"...bond election, and $1.3 million from the 2000 General Utility Relocation Fund. The 1984 bond money is long gone;..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Enron's Lengthening Shadow

Suddenly, Enron finds itself devalued in every sense, including politically.

"...that the boys and girls from Enron walked on water. They all seemed to put their Gap khakis on..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

A pipeline explosion in North Austin raises questions about Longhorn Pipeline's plan to run gas through a 50-year-old pipeline across the Edwards Aquifer.

"...thought the anti-pipeline coalition fighting the Longhorn Pipeline in Austin would make political hay out of last week's natural..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Armchair Adventures

"Good adventure books do the same thing as a good adventure," Chronicle writer Dan Oko writes in this roundup of recently published adventure books.

"...full attention of pilot, spotter, and jumper alike -- water. With treacherous, ice-cold currents, Alaska rivers are big and..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Books Feature by Dan Oko

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...was patrolled by two guards. A building sergeant, a utility guard, and a desk guard (in this case Nagle),..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Postmarks

"...songs. We have a number of players from the Austin Symphonic Band, a lot of computer people, doctors (of..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Column

Postmarks

It Was a Drum Machine

"...our so-called environmentally correct city council is permitting the Utility Dept. to contract with an out-of-town company to clear-cut..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Column

The ACM Machine

Assistant City Managers Outlive Rumors of Their Demise

"...community politics, forming laws in the best interests of Austin's citizens. Then, ACMs listen to council's intent and create..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Motal De-Clawed

Waging a Gentler Campaign for Place 2

"...of like mind. But Motal's fast-growing reputation as an Austin political cartoon character is not her supporters' worst nightmare...."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Clear-Cutting at Parks & Rec

Budget Pruning Kills Horticulture Unit

"...people -- many of whom were won over by Austin's beautiful landscape. In 1986, PARD's budget was $19.5 million,..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Servicing the Public or Public Service?

"...She has lobbied in Washington for the City of Austin, for McDonnell Douglas, and for plaintiffs suing Dow Chemical...."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature

In Good With the Boys

Slusher Watch

"...questions about staff efforts to privatize the Hornsby Bend Water and Wastewater Plant. Referencing a June 19 city staff..."

July 5, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...Vision Project -- a partnership of the City of Austin, Capitol Metro, and UT's architecture school -- will hold..."

June 21, 1996 News Feature

Let Them Eat Cake

The Return of Tax Giveaways

"...tool called tax abatement is once again part of Austin's economic development showcase. The latest participants in a growing..."

May 5, 1995 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Hays Project Threatens Aquifer, Pressures Small Town

Wading through MUD-dy waters

"...currently at emergency drought levels, and dispose of treated wastewater near Little Bear Creek and a tributary – one..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change

The main provider of natural gas to the Austin area has a profoundly flawed climate policy, and is spending substantial funds on greenwashed conservation programs

"...planet, and most claims are not charged on a utility bill that consumers have no choice in paying...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Paul Robbins

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...While it sounds like a parody of an Austin utopia, the development is real, and the first phase..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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